Buyer

Location: Merrit Island Florida 32953 or FLorida

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extension and potential conversion to a permanent role based on performance)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong supplier management and purchase order follow-up experience? We are seeking a Buyer II / Buyer III to support procurement operations by driving supplier accountability, improving on-time delivery performance, and managing critical purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities: Drive resolution of overdue purchase orders through supplier follow-up, escalation, and root cause analysis Improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and implement corrective actions for underperforming suppliers Ensure timely PO acknowledgements including verification of pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and terms Monitor and report procurement metrics including: Overdue POsOTD performancePO acknowledgement rates Cycle times Cost savings initiatives Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through invoice payment Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, and price analysis Maintain supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement standards Identify cost reduction opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field 4-5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain services experience Strong experience with supplier management, sourcing, and procurement operations Experience tracking supplier performance metrics and driving improvements Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience with price analysis and cost management Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments Knowledge of FAR/DFAR compliance and government procurement regulations

Preferred Qualifications: Aerospace, manufacturing, or other technical industry experience Government contracting experience If you're interested, apply today or send your resume directly.#Hiring #Buyer #Procurement #Supply Chain #Purchasing #Strategic Sourcing #Supplier Management #Florida #Aerospace Jobs #Government Contracts